activism

Reflections on Love!

This past Valentine’s Day we sat down with high schoolers Rae, Kiki and Sophia and discussed love in all his infinite forms – from romantic to family, friends and self! We hope this episode encourages you to reflect on love in your life as well!

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Live from the Block Party! Frequency Garden Ep 4

We celebrate! Live at our streamed Block Party direct from our glorious Frequency Garden pop-up studio tent on site at Girls Club. Joy! Power! Possibility! Join our  streamers, artists and dreamers from Lower East Side Girls Club, Public Assistants and MoMA on a journey through Frequency Garden! A Dream Lab of curated conversations, music and art to drive…

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MoMA Meanderings Frequency Garden Ep 3

Visit to MoMA to explore the power of art and social change in the Latoya Ruby Frasier exhibit, Tadáskía and converse with resident podcast celebrity Arlette! Join our  streamers, artists and dreamers from Lower East Side Girls Club, Public Assistants and MoMA on a journey through Frequency Garden! A Dream Lab of curated conversations, music and art to…

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Come to our Garden! Trees in the Hood are Thriving & Surviving Ep 2 Frequency Garden

Interview with herbal sorceress Cy X, a visit to 9th Street Community Garden and musings on nature. Another jam packed episode with layers of nature! Join our  streamers, artists and dreamers from Lower East Side Girls Club, Public Assistants and MoMA on a journey through Frequency Garden! A Dream Lab of curated conversations, music and art to drive culture…

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What does “home” mean to you? Frequency Garden Ep 1

In Episode One of Frequency Garden, we investigate the meanings of “home”  and Donny C welcomes us into their Bushwick community, full of art, love and curiosity. Join our  streamers, artists and dreamers from Lower East Side Girls Club, Public Assistants and MoMA on a journey through Frequency Garden! A Dream Lab of curated conversations,…

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The Poet Berry’s Star Stuff!

In this inaugural episode of “Meet the Staff” our young journalists interview our beloved Education Specialist Berry! Featuring Berry’s original song entitled “Star Stuff” and original poetry, enjoy this snapshot of a talented star continually on the rise! Stay tuned to meet more of the fabulous people behind the scenes at Girls Club as our…

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Meditate With Us for the New Year!

Whew – it’s been rough out there in the world so we thought we would slow down a bit and do some serious self care. Our friend the amazing healer, yogi and performer Shelley Nicole stopped by to lead us in a soothing meditation and then we tried our hand at writing and recording our…

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Take a Trip To Governors Island!

The Lower East Side Girls Club was proud to be an artist- residence in historic Governor’s Island for the 2023 season. Take a ride on the ferry with Sound Studio Director Kelly Webb and Erikka James, Director of Programs, as they tour the house and speak to some of our visitors to the exhibit entitled…

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Growing Abolition with Joseph Capehart

Joseph Capehart is a poet and educator pushing the needle when they can and flipping the table when they must. Black, queer, and concerned with freedom, they are the founder of The Garden, an abolitionist bookstore and community well in Brooklyn. This conversation is part of a collaboration with our mentor, artist and instigator  jackie…

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Growing Abolition with Sophia Dawson

Sophia Dawson is a Brooklyn based visual artist who has dedicated her life’s work to exposing the stories and experiences of individuals who are striving to overcome the injustices they face. This conversation is part of a collaboration with our mentor, artist and instigator  jackie sumell and MoMA PS1 which resulted in an exhibition at…

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Growing Abolition with Timothy James Young

Timothy James Young is a poet, writer, abolitionist and wrongfully convicted man who is currently incarcerated on Death Row in San Quentin State Prison. He has not seen a tree in 24 years due to his incarceration but the students at UC Santa Cruz cultivate a garden with Tim in partnership with Solitary Gardens. Join…

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Growing Abolition with Mariame Kaba

Mariame Kaba is an abolitionist thinker, writer, curator, and organizer based in New York City. Her clarity, passion and love for liberation work resonated deeply with us. We are grateful for this generous conversation in which we take on everything from a discussion of the children’s book “Noodlephant” to the constant “Law & Order” marathon…

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